Eddie Howe hasn’t ruled out one day managing England as he backed Gareth Southgate’s side to finally end the team’s agonising trophy drought at this summer’s European Championship.
The Newcastle United boss has been linked with the Three Lions job in the past but says he hasn’t really considered international management so far in his career.
Howe, 46, admitted he is as invested in the fortunes of the team as any other Englishman, feeling the pain of tournament heartbreak countless times in the past.
‘Talking on the national team, my big memories were watching you play for England,’ Howe told Gary Neville on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.
‘That era was very much me in my early years forming a love with England and wanting them to do well, having that feeling of devastation when we didn’t quite make it over the line.
Eddie Howe believes England have what it takes to win this summer’s European Championship
England will go into the tournament in Germany ranked among the favourites to win
Howe spoke to Gary Neville in the latest episode of The Overlap this week
England manager Gareth Southgate watches Newcastle play at Burnley last Saturday
‘I loved that feeling of watching the national team, I was submersed in it.
‘I love England and I hope they go on to win the Euros this summer, and I think they can. I love Gareth and I’ve got a real determination for England to win.’
On whether he would consider taking the job one day, Howe added: ‘I’ve never really thought about international football, for me personally. Who knows that will happen in the future.’
Howe is currently hoping to lead Newcastle into European football next season with their present sixth place potentially good enough for the Europa League.
Southgate is fine-tuning plans for England at Euro 2024 in Germany, with their first game against Serbia on June 16.
Howe added that he believes English football has the best pyramid system for developing both players and managers.
‘There are some good English and British coaches in not just the Premier League but in the Championship and lower leagues,’ he said.
‘I’m a firm believer in that process that if you can’t start with a high-profile job in the Premier League, then I think you must earn it.
‘I didn’t really set up with that aim, it was just a case of trying to survive and be as successful as I could, and ultimately, I ended up having success.
Howe said he hasn’t considered international management so far in his career but certainly wouldn’t rule it out in the future
‘There are some good coaches and I think we have the best pyramid system for developing players and managers – the younger guys coming through have just got to keep being successful.
‘Sometimes you’re fighting against the grain because you’re fighting against possibly bigger clubs and bigger budgets but somehow, you’ve got to find a way.’
Eddie Howe was speaking on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.
